Summer 2027 Flight Software Engineer Intern
Sierra Space1 day ago
Louisville, CO, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Design, build, debug, and test software for spacecraft systems and mission tools.
- Collaborate with development teams and participate in code reviews.
- Support projects involving artificial intelligence.
- Gain hands-on experience with modern programming languages and the full software development lifecycle.
- Participate in business-process training, cross-functional workshops, leadership sessions, and the Summer Intern Academy program.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Passion for solving problems by leveraging data and technology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and self-initiative.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
- Preferred: participation in the 2026 Sierra Space Intern Academy.
Benefits
- 12-week Summer Intern Academy from May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
- Dedicated mentorship, expert guidance, networking, and hands-on work on meaningful projects.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; and 3 weeks of paid time off.
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About Sierra Space
Sierra Space is a privately held aerospace company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado. It develops spacecraft, satellite platforms and subsystems, propulsion, and space infrastructure, including the reusable Dream Chaser spaceplane and the inflatable LIFE habitat. The company serves U.S. national security and civil customers and global allies; Dream Chaser is contracted to deliver cargo to the International Space Station for NASA.